BellTIME Equipment
Original
Manufacturing
(OEM) Apprenticeship
BellTIME
Many of you have already mapped out the next few years in terms of your studies - it certainly doesn’t hurt to explore
other options.
The OEM Apprenticeship is targeted at the Original Equipment
Manufacturing, Installation and Services Sector which sells to
National and International markets. Their products are for use in
the agricultural, transportation, materials handling, quarry,
construction equipment, food processing, recycling handling and
allied industries.
The OEM Apprenticeship has two core objectives:
1. To provide trained OEM Apprentices, thereby bridging the gap for the OEM industry
2. To offer credible career paths and progression routes for these apprentices
The OEM Apprenticeship is a three year programme which leads to a QQI level 6 Advanced Certificate in Original Equipment
Manufacturing. Apprentices will be trained in a diverse range of engineering skills in order to assemble a varied range of
components, involving a range of processes, in order to manufacture and support original equipment.
Graduates of this apprenticeship programme will have the opportunity to progress into supervisory and management roles
and are also eligible to apply to a range of degree programmes in the third level sector.
Programme Structure Entry Requirements
This is a three year programme delivered over three stages.
Stage one, year one involves 16 weeks off-the-job training (at
Cavan and Monaghan ETB or Limerick Clare ETB) with the
remainder of the year spent applying these skills in the work
place. Year two follows the same format with year three having a
slightly shorter duration on the off-the- job phase - 14 weeks. Applicants in the first instance must secure a placement with
a SOLAS approved employer and must meet the minimum
standard under one of the following criteria:
➢ Leaving Certificate (Pre 2017) with grade D3 or higher in
five subjects which must include mathematics. /Post
2017 must have achieved five O6 in the Leaving
Certificate must include mathematics.
Or
➢ A full award placed at Level 5 on the National Framework
of Qualifications (EQF 4) which includes proficiency in
mathematics similar to O6 in Leaving Certificate.
Or
➢ Have successfully completed an approved pre-
apprenticeship training course in an engineering
discipline and demonstrate a proficiency in mathematics
similar to O6 in Leaving Certificate.
Or
➢ In the case where an applicant is 23 years or over (or
employed in the OEM sector for 3 years) and does not meet
the educational requirements specified above, they may
apply through the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process.
The modules delivered on this three year apprenticeship are:
• Health and Safety
• Engineering drawings
• OEM Practices
• Electrical and Electronic Technology
• Mechatronics
• Testing and Measurement of Electronic Systems
• OEM Operations
• Analytics and Problem Solving
• Industrial Robotics and PLC’s
• Team Leadership
• Communications
• Applied Engineering
• Capstone Work-based Project
Additional Requirements:
All learners must pass the Ishihara colour vision test (24 Plate addition) prior to registering on the programme.
The programme is delivered through English. In the event that an apprentice has English
as a second language, a CEFRL C1 level of proficiency in the English language is required. For more information contact:
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide official evidence demonstrating English www.oemapprenticeship.ie
language competence of C1.
or e-mail [email protected]
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For further information on apprenticeships, traineeships and a range of PLC courses and how to apply, contact your
local ETB, details of which can be found in the ETB directory below.
To explore the range of further education and training courses on offer and access the Adult Education Guidance
Service check out the FETCH Courses hub at https://www.fetchcourses.ie/
Cork Education & Training Board
Cork Office - 021 4907 100
HQ: Cork (greater city area)
http://cork.etb.ie/
Cavan & Monaghan Education & Training Board
Monaghan Office - 047 30888
Cavan Office - 049 4331044
http://cavanmonaghan.etb.ie/
City of Dublin Education & Training Board
Ph: 01 668 0614
http://cityofdublin.etb.ie/
Dublin & Dun Laoghaire Education & Training Board
Dublin Office - 01 452 9600
http://www.ddletb.ie/
Kerry Education & Training Board
Ph: 066 712 1488
http://www.kerryetb.ie/
Kilkenny & Carlow Education & Training Board
Kilkenny Office - 056 777 0966
Carlow Office - 059 913 8560
http://kilkennycarlow.etb.ie/
Limerick & Clare Education & Training Board
Limerick Office - 061 442 100
Clare Office - 065 682 8107
http://limerickclare.etb.ie/
Louth & Meath Education & Training Board
Louth Office - 042 933 4047
Meath Office - 046 906 8200
http://louthmeath.etb.ie/
Tipperary Education & Training Board
Tipperary North Riding Office - 067 31250
Tipperary South Riding Office - 052 612 1067
http://tipperary.etb.ie/
Donegal Education & Training Board
Ph: 074 916 1600
https://www.donegaletb.ie/
Galway & Roscommon Education & Training Board
City of Galway Office - 091 549 400
County Galway Office - 091 874 500
Roscommon Office - 090 662 6151
http://galwayroscommon.etb.ie/
Kildare & Wicklow Education & Training Board
Kildare Office - 045 988 000
Wicklow Office - 0404 60 500
http://kildarewicklow.etb.ie/
Laois & Offaly Education & Training Board
Laois Office - 057 862 1352
Offaly Office - 057 934 9400
https://www.loetb.ie/
Longford & Westmeath Education & Training Board
Longford Office - 043 333 4000 / 043 334 6493
Westmeath Office - 044 934 8389
http://longfordwestmeath.etb.ie/
Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim Education & Training Board
Mayo Office - 094 902 4188
Sligo Office - 071 914 5025
Leitrim Office - 071 962 0024
http://mayosligoleitrim.etb.ie/
Waterford & Wexford Education & Training Board
City of Waterford Office - 051 874 007
County Waterford Office - 058 41780
Wexford Office - 053 912 3799
http://waterfordwexford.etb.ie/
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